Chanda Bell

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chanda Bell is an American author, producer, and entrepreneur,[1][2][3] living in Atlanta, Georgia.[4][5]

Early life & Professional career[change | change source]

In 2004, she collaborated with her mother, Carol Aebersold,[6] on a book about their family custom of having a Scout Elf who hears children's hopes and dreams during the day and tells Santa about their exploits at night.[7][8]

She is author of The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition,[4][9] Extraordinary Noorah: Santa’s Magical Arctic Fox.[10]The Elf on the Shelf’s Night Before Christmas[11] and Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition.[12]

In addition to co-authoring[13] The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition[14][15] with her mother,[16] Chanda Bell is co-CEO of CCA and B, LLC dba The Lumistella Company as of 2005.[17][18]

In 2017, Bell co-founded Scout Elf Productions(TM).[19][20]

References[change | change source]

  1. "13 Elf on the Shelf ideas that will wreak havoc this Christmas". The Independent. 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  2. "Elf on the Shelf visits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. Jr, Mike Fleming (2020-02-07). "Hot Package: 'The Elf On The Shelf' Auction Has Studios, Streamers Lining Up". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Chanda Bell". The Lumistella Company. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. Roberts, Alison (2018-12-09). "My lightbulb moment: Creator of The Elf On The Shelf". Mail Online. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  6. "The history of Elf on the Shelf and its connection to a local family". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  7. "What's the Elf on the Shelf story? Here's how the beloved Christmas tradition originated". Yahoo News. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  8. "'Elf on the Shelf' co-author Carol Aebersold keeps her Bible handy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  9. DeCiccio, Emily (2020-12-18). "How the Elf on the Shelf tradition started". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  10. "Elf on the Shelf debuts Noorah the Arctic Fox for the 2023 holiday—and we love her". Reviewed. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  11. "Elf on the Shelf visits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  12. "The unlikely secret history of 'Elf on the Shelf'". TODAY.com. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  13. Belvedere, Matthew J. (2016-03-15). "Elf on the Shelf's success secret: Ignore haters". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  14. "Netflix announces 'Elf on the Shelf' movie, show for streaming platform". WION. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  15. "'Elf on the Shelf' co-author Carol Aebersold keeps her Bible handy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  16. "Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Who Wrote "The Elf on the Shelf"". Good Housekeeping. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  17. Biello, Peter (2022-12-23). "Author reveals Georgia origins of 'The Elf on the Shelf'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  18. Company, The Lumistella. "The Magical Stories of Santa's North Pole Come to Life With the Launch of The Lumistella Company". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  19. "Chanda Bell - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  20. "The Elf On The Shelf Creator Wants You To Stop Trying To One-Up The Elf Next Door". Romper. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2023-11-09.